Drawing and doodling as a hobby

· 8 Jumada II 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is doing arts like drawing and doodling (without drawing tasaweer) as a hobby considered jaiz or will it be a waste of time?

Answer

Activities that don't produce any good is an activity that is useless.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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